The Jim Thorpe Award, named in memory of late Yale resident, Olympic gold medalist, and multi-sport athlete Jim Thorpe, has been awarded to the top defensive back in college football since 1986.
In 2017, the award became sponsored by Paycom and was named the Paycom Jim Thorpe Award.
The award winner is chosen by the Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame.
On Tuesday, Feb. 4, Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame hosted…
